Jellyfish has released an official statement regarding 2AM Lim Seulong's traffic accident.
The agency stated, "First, we send our deepest condolences to his family and may the victim rest in peace. On August 1st, Lim Seulong was driving his car on a rainy road when the accident occurred. While driving, he hit a pedestrian crossing the road. Lim Seulong immediately took emergency measures on site but unfortunately the victim passed away on the way to the hospital. Seulong was questioned by police in accordance with protocol and sent home afterwards. He's currently in a state of shock."
"I hope you can understand that we cannot reveal the details of the accident as the investigation is ongoing. However, we understand how much pain the bereaved family is currently in and would like to send our deepest apologies.We also extend our apologies to fans for causing concern."
- [+13,020, -229] It's ok..you did nothing wrong
- [+7,345, -63] Please don't jaywalk at night. You'll ruin the life of a driver.
- [+4,775, -92] Im Seulong is the victim here. The jaywalker that crossed the road died because of his choice. Now Seulong has to suffer with that guilt the rest of his life ㅜㅜ
- [+2,982, -115] He doesn't need to apologize for this. It was wrong of the jaywalker to cross the road. The fault lies with him.
- [+2,926, -58] Jaywalking on a rainy night... aigoo...I feel sorry for the person that passed away but I feel sorry for the driver too..
- [+609, -10] The victim went jaywalking on a rainy away...I hope the articles aren't too hard on him since he's a celebrity..some of them are making it sound like it was Im Seulong's fault.
- [+605, -14] Any person that drives on the streets of Korea is cheering for Im Seulong. We all get angry when we see jaywalkers on the streets so of course we sympathize with him.
- [+157, -8] It's not your fault...find strength.
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